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California Implied Employment Contracts and Wrongful Termination

You can often assert that there was an “implied contract” in a wrongful termination case. That is, you can argue that the agreement between you and your employer was more than at-will employment, and the employer cannot terminate you as easily because of your unique situation. These situations are tricky, so be sure to talk to a wrongful termination lawyer to determine whether you might have an implied contract for your employment.<br><br>Schedule your case evaluation with JML Lawyers to find out more about wrongful termination and the compensation you may be able to recover in this type of case.

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California Implied Employment Contracts and Wrongful Termination

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  1. California Implied Employment Contracts and Wrongful Termination

  2. Employment Agreements The vast majority of employment arrangements are based on an “at will” agreement. Under that type of deal, an employer can terminate you for virtually any legal, nondiscriminatory reason and you can leave employment at any time. Usually, restrictions on employment will only arise when there is a contract between you and your employer for work to be performed or that you will continue work for a specific period. However, you can have this type of arrangement even where there is no written contract—it is called an “implied contract.”

  3. What is an Implied Contract???

  4. An implied contract is not based on a written agreement. Instead, it is based on the actions of both you and your employer—you both act as if there is an employment contract in place. If an employer fires you despite this agreement, you can sue for wrongful termination.

  5. Evidence to present that shows an implied contract may include: Long-term goals that extend to a certain period of time. Duration of your employment. Verbal or written assurances that your work will continue. The regularity of job promotions. Whether the employer deviated from their regular employment practices to terminate you. General policies and procedures regarding termination or hiring Practices in the industry in which you work.

  6. Some employers will come out and say that they expect that you will continue with the company for years to come. Others are not as straightforward. Your wrongful termination attorney will be able to examine the facts of your situation to determine what kind of information you should present to a judge or jury. Even where you have an implied contract, your employer can usually still terminate your employment if it has good cause. Good cause could mean a variety of factors, but it often includes things like poor performance or violations of company policies.

  7. Express Notations of “At-Will” Employment California law is somewhat strict on implied contracts for employment. If the employer tells you at any time that you are considered “at-will,” then your actions generally will not override that notation. These provisions are often found in employee handbooks. Employers will even provide them automatically just to ensure that an implied contract is not available as a defense for those who claim wrongful termination.

  8. Need Help? Contact JML Law A wrongful termination lawyer can help you decide whether you have an opportunity to claim that an implied contract existed. Schedule your case evaluation with JML Lawyers to find out more about wrongful termination and the compensation you may be able to recover in this type of case.

  9. Litigation With JML Law Address: 21052 Oxnard Street Woodland Hills , Los Angeles, CA 91367 Phone: 818-835-5735 Website: https://www.jmllaw.com/contact.shtml

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